JPH0642699A - Hydrogen storage container - Google Patents
Hydrogen storage containerInfo
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- JPH0642699A JPH0642699A JP21866992A JP21866992A JPH0642699A JP H0642699 A JPH0642699 A JP H0642699A JP 21866992 A JP21866992 A JP 21866992A JP 21866992 A JP21866992 A JP 21866992A JP H0642699 A JPH0642699 A JP H0642699A
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- storage alloy
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- 229910052739 hydrogen Inorganic materials 0.000 title claims abstract description 59
- 239000001257 hydrogen Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 59
- UFHFLCQGNIYNRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N Hydrogen Chemical compound [H][H] UFHFLCQGNIYNRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 title claims abstract description 57
- 229910045601 alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 26
- 239000000956 alloy Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 26
- 230000002093 peripheral effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 6
- 230000000149 penetrating effect Effects 0.000 claims description 3
- 230000005540 biological transmission Effects 0.000 abstract 1
- 230000003014 reinforcing effect Effects 0.000 description 3
- 239000000498 cooling water Substances 0.000 description 2
- 150000002431 hydrogen Chemical class 0.000 description 2
- 239000012779 reinforcing material Substances 0.000 description 2
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 229910000914 Mn alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 238000010521 absorption reaction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000009529 body temperature measurement Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000003795 desorption Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000010494 dissociation reaction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000005593 dissociations Effects 0.000 description 1
- DSGIMNDXYTYOBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N manganese zirconium Chemical compound [Mn].[Zr] DSGIMNDXYTYOBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 230000000717 retained effect Effects 0.000 description 1
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- Filling Or Discharging Of Gas Storage Vessels (AREA)
Abstract
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【産業上の利用分野】本発明は、水素吸蔵用合金を昇温
させて、その合金から水素を解離させるように構成した
水素吸蔵装置において、上記水素吸蔵用合金を収容する
水素吸蔵容器に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hydrogen storage device configured to raise the temperature of a hydrogen storage alloy to dissociate hydrogen from the alloy, and to a hydrogen storage container containing the hydrogen storage alloy.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来技術】従来、水素吸蔵用合金を収容する水素吸蔵
容器は、水素解離用熱エネルギーを効率よく得られるよ
うに、外周面にフィンを突設した小口径のパイプ状容器
で構成してあり、大量の水素吸放出量を必要とする場合
には、このパイプ状容器を複数本並列して配置した構成
となっていた。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a hydrogen storage container for storing a hydrogen storage alloy is constructed of a small diameter pipe-shaped container having fins protruding from the outer peripheral surface thereof so as to efficiently obtain heat energy for hydrogen dissociation. When a large amount of hydrogen absorption / desorption is required, a plurality of pipe-shaped containers are arranged in parallel.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】ところが、複数のパイ
プ状容器を並列配置した場合、各パイプ状容器にそれぞ
れ水素給排口を設け、各水素給排口をヘッダに接続しな
ければならず、構成が複雑となるうえ、各パイプ状容器
への水素給蔵用合金の充填作業が面倒になるという問題
がある。本発明はこのような点に着目してなされたもの
で、多量の水素吸蔵用合金を収容できながらも、水素吸
蔵用合金への熱伝達効率の高い水素吸蔵容器を提供する
ことを目的とする。However, when a plurality of pipe-shaped containers are arranged in parallel, each pipe-shaped container must be provided with a hydrogen supply / discharge port, and each hydrogen supply / discharge port must be connected to the header. There is a problem that the structure becomes complicated and the filling work of the hydrogen storage alloy into each pipe-shaped container becomes troublesome. The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object thereof is to provide a hydrogen storage container having a high heat transfer efficiency to the hydrogen storage alloy while capable of containing a large amount of hydrogen storage alloy. .
【０００４】[0004]
【課題を解決するための手段】上述の目的を達成するた
めに、本発明は、水素吸蔵容器を対向する壁面同士を貫
通する状態で複数のパイプを配置した偏平形状の気密容
器で形成し、気密容器内に水素吸蔵用合金を充填すると
ともに、各パイプの内部を熱媒体の流通路に形成し、気
密容器の外周壁に水素給排口を形成したことを特徴とし
ている。In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is to form a hydrogen storage container by a flat airtight container in which a plurality of pipes are arranged in a state of penetrating wall surfaces facing each other, The air-tight container is filled with a hydrogen storage alloy, the inside of each pipe is formed as a heat medium flow passage, and a hydrogen supply / discharge port is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the air-tight container.
【０００５】[0005]
【作用】本発明では、水素吸蔵容器を対向する壁面同士
を貫通する状態で複数のパイプを配置した偏平形状の気
密容器で形成し、気密容器内に水素吸蔵用合金を充填す
るとともに、各パイプの内部を熱媒体の流通路に形成
し、気密容器の外周壁に水素給排口を形成しているの
で、容器内に充填されている水素吸蔵用合金と熱伝達面
との距離を短くできることになり、水素吸蔵用合金への
熱伝達を効率よく行うことができる。また、偏平容器の
対向面同士を貫通する状態で配置したパイプが容器の外
郭構造を補強する補強材として作用することから、外郭
構造部材の肉厚を薄く形成しても容器全体としての強度
を十分保持することができ、熱交換効率を高めることが
できる。In the present invention, the hydrogen storage container is formed of a flat airtight container in which a plurality of pipes are arranged so as to penetrate through the wall surfaces facing each other, and the hydrogen storage alloy is filled in the airtight container and each pipe is filled. Since the inside of the container is formed as a heat medium flow passage and the hydrogen supply / discharge port is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the airtight container, it is possible to shorten the distance between the hydrogen storage alloy filled in the container and the heat transfer surface. Thus, heat transfer to the hydrogen storage alloy can be efficiently performed. Further, since the pipe arranged in a state of penetrating the facing surfaces of the flat container acts as a reinforcing material for reinforcing the outer structure of the container, even if the outer structure member is formed thin, the strength of the entire container is improved. It can be sufficiently retained and the heat exchange efficiency can be improved.
【０００６】[0006]
【実施例】図面は本発明の実施例を示し、図１は一部を
切除した状態の斜視図、図２は正面図、図３は中央縦断
側面図である。この水素吸蔵容器は、楕円形状の短筒状
に形成した胴部(１)の両端面部分を側壁(２)で閉塞して
気密状の容器本体(３)を形成し、この容器本体(３)の内
部に複数のパイプ(４)を適当間隔へだてて胴部の軸と平
行に配置し、この各パイプ(４)の両端部を容器本体(３)
の側壁(２)を貫通させ、胴部(１)に水素給排口(５)と温
度測定用熱電対装着口(６)とを形成して構成してある。DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a perspective view with a part cut away, FIG. 2 is a front view, and FIG. 3 is a central longitudinal side view. In this hydrogen storage container, both ends of a body part (1) formed in an elliptical short cylinder are closed by side walls (2) to form an airtight container body (3). ), A plurality of pipes (4) are arranged at appropriate intervals in parallel with the axis of the body, and both ends of each pipe (4) are connected to the container body (3).
The side wall (2) is penetrated to form a hydrogen supply / discharge port (5) and a thermocouple mounting port (6) for temperature measurement in the body (1).
【０００７】そして、容器本体(３)内に例えばジルコニ
ウム−マンガン合金等の粉粒状水素吸蔵用合金(７)を充
填する。また、容器本体(３)の両側壁を貫通する状態に
配置したパイプ(４)は容器本体(３)外に開口しているこ
とから、このパイプ(４)の内部空間が熱媒体の流通路
(８)になる。Then, the container body (3) is filled with a granular hydrogen storage alloy (7) such as a zirconium-manganese alloy. Further, since the pipe (4) arranged so as to penetrate both side walls of the container body (3) is open to the outside of the container body (3), the internal space of the pipe (4) is a flow passage for the heat medium.
It becomes (8).
【０００８】また、パイプ(４)は容器本体(３)の両側壁
を貫通する状態に配置してあることから、このパイプ
(４)は補強部材として作用することになり、外郭構造体
となる胴部(１)や側壁(２)の板厚を薄くすることができ
る。この結果、この外郭構造体での熱伝達が良好とな
り、熱交換率を高めることができることになる。Further, since the pipe (4) is arranged so as to penetrate both side walls of the container body (3), the pipe (4) is
Since (4) acts as a reinforcing member, it is possible to reduce the plate thickness of the body portion (1) and the side wall (2) which are the outer shell structure. As a result, the heat transfer in the outer shell structure becomes good, and the heat exchange rate can be increased.
【０００９】そして、上述のように構成した水素吸蔵容
器では、容器本体(３)の一側壁(２)に臨ませて配置した
送風ファンから、例えば１００℃の熱風を吹き付ける
と、その熱風は容器本体(３)の胴部(１)の外周に沿って
流れるとともに、各パイプ(４)の内側を流れて、容器本
体(３)の他側面に至る。このとき容器本体(３)内に充填
されている水素吸蔵用合金(７)の品温は８０〜９０℃程
度に昇温し、水素吸蔵用合金(７)に吸蔵されてる水素が
解離し、水素を水素給排口(５)から取り出すことができ
る。In the hydrogen storage container configured as described above, when hot air of, for example, 100 ° C. is blown from a blower fan arranged so as to face one side wall (2) of the container body (3), the hot air is blown into the container. It flows along the outer circumference of the body (1) of the main body (3), flows inside each pipe (4), and reaches the other side surface of the container main body (3). At this time, the temperature of the hydrogen storage alloy (7) filled in the container body (3) rises to about 80 to 90 ° C., and the hydrogen stored in the hydrogen storage alloy (7) dissociates, Hydrogen can be taken out from the hydrogen supply / discharge port (5).
【００１０】また、水素吸蔵用合金(７)で水素を貯蔵す
る場合には、容器本体(３)を冷水の水槽内に浸漬した
り、低温空気を作用させたりした状態で水素給排口(５)
から水素を容器本体(３)内に供給する。このとき、水素
吸蔵用合金(７)での水素吸蔵作用により容器本体(５)内
が昇温するが、容器本体(５)を水冷又は空冷しているこ
とから、その熱は冷却水や冷却風と熱交換されて、水素
吸蔵用合金(７)の品温は１４〜１８℃程度に維持される
ことになる。When hydrogen is stored in the hydrogen absorbing alloy (7), the hydrogen supply / discharge port (3) is immersed in a water tank of cold water or is operated with low temperature air. 5)
Hydrogen is supplied into the container body (3). At this time, the temperature inside the container body (5) rises due to the hydrogen storage action of the hydrogen storage alloy (7), but since the container body (5) is water-cooled or air-cooled, the heat is cooling water or cooling water. By heat exchange with the wind, the product temperature of the hydrogen storage alloy (7) is maintained at about 14 to 18 ° C.
【００１１】[0011]
【発明の効果】本発明では、水素吸蔵容器を対向する壁
面同士を貫通する状態で複数のパイプを配置した偏平形
状の気密容器で形成し、気密容器内に水素吸蔵用合金を
充填するとともに、各パイプの内部を熱媒体の流通路に
形成し、気密容器の外周壁に水素給排口を形成している
ので、貯蔵合金量の多い大型の容器であっても、１本容
器として形成することができ、複雑な連結配管を省略し
て簡単な構成で高能力の水素吸蔵容器を提供することが
できる。According to the present invention, the hydrogen storage container is formed of a flat airtight container in which a plurality of pipes are arranged so as to penetrate through the opposite wall surfaces, and the hydrogen storage alloy is filled in the airtight container. Since the inside of each pipe is formed as a heat medium flow passage and the hydrogen supply / discharge port is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the airtight container, even a large container with a large amount of storage alloy is formed as a single container It is possible to provide a high-capacity hydrogen storage container with a simple structure by omitting complicated connecting pipes.
【００１２】また、偏平容器の対向面同士を貫通する状
態で複数のパイプを所定ピッチで配置してあることか
ら、容器内に充填されている水素吸蔵用合金と熱伝達面
との距離を短くできることになり、水素吸蔵用合金への
熱伝達を効率よく行うことができる。Further, since a plurality of pipes are arranged at a predetermined pitch so as to penetrate the facing surfaces of the flat container, the distance between the hydrogen storage alloy filled in the container and the heat transfer surface is shortened. As a result, heat transfer to the hydrogen storage alloy can be efficiently performed.
【００１３】さらに、偏平容器の対向面同士を貫通する
状態で配置した複数のパイプが容器の外郭構造を補強す
る補強材として作用することから、外郭構造部材の肉厚
を薄く形成しても容器全体としての強度を十分保持する
ことができ、熱交換効率を高めることができる。Further, since the plurality of pipes arranged so as to penetrate the facing surfaces of the flat container act as a reinforcing material for reinforcing the outer structure of the container, even if the outer structure member is made thin, the container is made thin. The strength as a whole can be sufficiently maintained, and the heat exchange efficiency can be improved.
【図１】水素吸蔵容器の一部を切除した状態での斜視図
である。FIG. 1 is a perspective view with a part of a hydrogen storage container cut away.
【図２】水素吸蔵容器の正面図である。FIG. 2 is a front view of a hydrogen storage container.
【図３】水素吸蔵容器の中央縦断側面図である。FIG. 3 is a central longitudinal side view of a hydrogen storage container.
２…容器の壁面、 ４…パイプ、
５…水素給排口、 ７…水素吸蔵
用合金、８…熱媒体の流通路。2 ... wall of container, 4 ... pipe,
5 ... Hydrogen supply / discharge port, 7 ... Hydrogen storage alloy, 8 ... Heat medium flow passage.
Claims (1)
壁面(２)同士を貫通する状態で複数のパイプ(４)を配置
し、気密容器内に水素吸蔵用合金(７)を充填するととも
に、各パイプ(４)の内部を熱媒体の流通路(８)に形成
し、気密容器の外周壁に水素給排口(５)を形成した水素
吸蔵容器。1. A plurality of pipes (4) are arranged in a state of penetrating opposite wall surfaces (2) of a flat airtight container, and the hydrogen storage alloy (7) is filled in the airtight container. A hydrogen storage container in which the inside of each pipe (4) is formed as a heat medium flow passage (8) and a hydrogen supply / discharge port (5) is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the airtight container.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP21866992A JPH0642699A (en) | 1992-07-24 | 1992-07-24 | Hydrogen storage container |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP21866992A JPH0642699A (en) | 1992-07-24 | 1992-07-24 | Hydrogen storage container |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPH0642699A true JPH0642699A (en) | 1994-02-18 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP21866992A Pending JPH0642699A (en) | 1992-07-24 | 1992-07-24 | Hydrogen storage container |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPH0642699A (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP2001313051A (en) * | 2000-04-28 | 2001-11-09 | Japan Metals & Chem Co Ltd | Hydrogen supply device for fuel cell and hydrogen storage method |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| JPS57177159A (en) * | 1981-04-25 | 1982-10-30 | Canon Inc | Developer for high frequency fixing |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP2001313051A (en) * | 2000-04-28 | 2001-11-09 | Japan Metals & Chem Co Ltd | Hydrogen supply device for fuel cell and hydrogen storage method |
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